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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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